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ZIP 44203

Pop. 38,701·Summit County·140th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,337/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$628
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ZIP 44203 · $1,337
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,044/yr
At $1,337/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountySummit County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44203 (Barberton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,701
Median income
$63,759
Median age
43.5
Renters
28.3%
Age distribution
20.6%
19.6%
23.2%
15.9%
20.8%
Under 1820.6%
18–3419.6%
35–5423.2%
55–6415.9%
65+20.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black6.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
40.3%
29.8%
21.2%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma40.3%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
71.7%
28.3%
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44203 in Barberton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,316 → $63,759
up 19.6%
Population
38,940 → 38,701
down 0.6%
Renter share
31.5% → 28.3%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 21.2%
+2.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44203 in Barberton, OH now reports about $63,759, up from $53,316 in 2021. Renters now make up 28.3% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.2% of adults here, versus 19.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44203 covers Barberton, OH. The median rent here is $1,337/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($63,759/yr), ZIP 44203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44203 (Barberton, OH) is $1,337. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44203's median rent of $1,337/mo is $628 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44203 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44203 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #140 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,337/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,337/mo in ZIP 44203. The local median household income is $63,759/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44203?

Rent in ZIP 44203 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44203 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($63,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.3% of ZIP 44203 households are renters, while 71.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44203 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44203 compare to the rest of Barberton?

ZIP 44203 is pricier than Barberton as a whole. At $1,337/mo, it's $165 above the Barberton citywide median of $1,172/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,337/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 44203's median household income ($63,759/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44203 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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